Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility & Hope

CommonSpirit Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

You will provide direct treatments within individualized plans of care, engaging with patients to maximize functional outcomes. The role requires strong communication, age-appropriate competencies, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant required or eligible for licensure in TX.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant in TX.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the plan of care.
• Instructs and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities (pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, ADLs).
• Observes patients, collects data on responses and progress; communicates updates to the PT or physicians.

Skills

Communication abilities

Collaborative approach

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

You will provide direct treatments within individualized plans of care, engaging with patients to maximize functional outcomes. The role requires strong communication, age-appropriate competencies, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach.